Soft and crispy waist

Chapter 107 Showdown

Tao Yurong entered from the main gate and happened to see Xia Zheng sitting in the inner room.

Even though she only comes every two days these days and just came this morning, every time I see Xia Zheng, I feel that she is a little different.

After giving birth, she was not as withered as Wei Qingqing. Instead, she was like a peony that fully bloomed after experiencing wind and rain.

Although it was gorgeous in the past, it still had a bit of immaturity, like a lotus flower that has just emerged, which is both attractive and astringent, and it will make people's eyes bright.

Now, that bit of youthfulness has completely faded away, and her brightness contains tenderness and the charm of a mature woman. She is gentle but pure, and pure but charming. Even a slight glance seems to be full of all kinds of charm.

Having been a married woman for four years, Tao Yurong knew best that such a woman had a fatal attraction to men. Even Liu Xiahui would probably take a second look at her, let alone Gu Yizi.

If Xia Zheng were to return from her confinement, the two of them would meet...

Fortunately, she was like an ant and would not live to see the day when she would meet Gu Yizi.

Thinking of this, Tao Yurong's smile became even more hypocritical. Seeing Xia Zheng about to stand up and salute, she quickly stopped her and scolded her, "You are still in confinement. There is no need to be so polite. I tell you every day, but you never listen."

"The Crown Prince's wife is considerate. I dare not take advantage of her favor and become arrogant." Xia Zheng still insisted on bowing.

"You." Tao Yurong shook her head helplessly. After helping her up, she asked, "Where's Ruanruan? I heard her crying when I entered the house."

"She's fussing for sleep, so I asked Shuangjiang to take her to the nurse to put her to sleep."

"This little girl is also quite annoying." Tao Yurong said with a smile as she sat down and waved to Xia Zheng to sit down as well.

This time, Xia Zheng did not refuse and sat down opposite Tao Yurong.

When she sat down, her hair swayed, and a hint of red could be vaguely seen between her ears, but it was quickly covered by the inky black hair.

Tao Yurong didn't delve into the matter, thinking only of Ruanruan, and said, "I'm here for Ruanruan's full-moon banquet. Although you don't come from a high-class family, you should know how important this banquet is to Ruanruan."

"Yes."

"The prince came to my place earlier, and I showed him the list of invited guests." Tao Yurong said as she placed the list in her hand on the low table.

Xia Zheng didn't know the identities of the people on the list, but just looking at the dozen or so names, she knew it was too few. Even if they came with their families, they could only have ten tables at most. Including the Gu family, there would only be twenty tables.

If it is a small family, twenty tables are not too few.

But now the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is very popular, and Ruanruan is Gu Yizi's eldest daughter, and the gifts sent from the palace earlier are still having an impact.

There were twenty tables. Even if the invited guests were prominent, Ruanruan's starting point was too low. The word "eldest daughter" would even become a joke and be ridiculed in the future.

"Although we are both from aristocratic families in the capital, the Crown Prince and I both feel wronged when it comes to our Ruanruan. However... you also know that you are her biological mother, and your status is also linked to her. If you overstep your bounds at this moment, those civil officials will surely criticize you, which will be detrimental to the Crown Prince."

Xia Zheng didn't respond, but lowered her head, looking guilty.

Tao Yurong struck while the iron was hot, "Caiwei had a suggestion, and I was reluctant at first, but on second thought, it's better to talk to you about it. After all, you are Ruanruan's biological mother."

She still kept her head down, as smart and obedient as before.

"Caiwei's intention is to register Ruanruan under my name. In name, she will be the eldest daughter, and the full moon banquet can be held according to the rules of the eldest daughter. This status will make her life smoother in the future. Of course, although Ruanruan is raised by me, we are all in the mansion, so you can come to see her anytime. I will not hide her true life experience and forget your kindness in giving birth to her. What do you think?"

What does she think?

If it were her in the past, she would naturally feel better.

But now...

"What does the prince say?"

"Your Highness is just as unwilling as I was before, but Ruanruan is your flesh and blood. You are her biological mother, so you should..."

"Since the prince doesn't want to, then I will obey him." Xia Zheng interrupted.

"What?" Tao Yurong screamed in shock, not even believing what she had just heard.

Xia Zheng rejected her?

how come?

When Tao Yurong was so surprised that she hadn't come to a conclusion yet, Xia Zheng raised her head, and her hair moved back with the movement, revealing her smooth neck while also bringing out a glaring red.

Even though it was not so clear, Tao Yurong could tell at a glance that it was blood jade.

They are made from the same material as the pair of blood jade bracelets that Gu Yizi gave to ***!

On the second day of the Lantern Festival, Xiao Jingyue came to give her a New Year's gift for no reason. She mentioned that she heard that Gu Yizi used the remaining material when making a bracelet to make a pair of earrings, and deliberately gave her a pair of rubies. She thought that Xiao Jingyue made it up deliberately to provoke her.

After all, if there was such a pair of earrings, I would give them to Wei Qingqing instead of her.

Moreover, it is said that a piece of red jade must be kept together before being given away. If it is to be separated, it must be done within one day, otherwise its efficacy will be greatly reduced or even harmful.

Therefore, if he had this pair of earrings, Gu Yizi would have given them to her as a gift on the Lantern Festival.

During this period, she carefully checked every corner of Wei Qingqing's house.

But I didn't expect that he would be with Xia Zheng.

Tao Yurong didn't believe it, but the red in front of her eyes was real.

How could that be? Xia Zheng was nothing more than a plaything to Gu Yizi...

Thinking of this, Tao Yurong seemed to have figured something out. She immediately called Caiwei over and whispered something in her ear. Caiwei went out in an instant.

Xia Zheng said to Shuang Xue, "The tea is cold. Go to the water room and boil a new pot."

Shuangxue obeyed the order and went out, while Tao Yurong watched all this and realized that Xia Zheng did it on purpose. She became more certain of her guess, but there was still something unclear.

"Don't you consider Ruanruan's future?" Although Tao Yurong still had a smile on her face, her eyes were cold.

"I am now thinking about Ruanruan, and even more so about myself." Xia Zheng was neither humble nor arrogant, and no longer acted submissively like before.

"I rescued you from the Marquis' Mansion, don't forget that."

"The Crown Prince's Consort and I are only taking what we need, but I remember a favor to you. Similarly, I also remember how Qiuying died, what happened to Donglin, and what the Crown Prince's Consort did to my sister. I also know that the Crown Prince's Consort will not let me go. I have to save my own life. It's human nature, isn't it?"

"Do you think you have the ability to reject this prince's wife?" Tao Yurong's eyes were gloomy and revealed murderous intent.

Xia Zheng was not afraid, she just waited.

After a while, Caiwei ran back with an ugly look on her face, staring at Xia Zheng and whispered something in Tao Yurong's ear.

Tao Yurong's expression changed instantly, and her cold eyes became even more angry. She grabbed the teacup on the coffee table and was about to throw it at Xia Zheng.

"Please be careful, Princess. There are only you, me, and Caiwei in the room. If I get hurt, it will be either you or Caiwei. You are the Princess, but Caiwei may not be able to be saved. The Queen and the County Master are both waiting for an opportunity."